GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Science and Technology
28 Oct
Science & Technology

GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Science and Technology

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Technology tamfitronics Welcome back! I’m game composer Winifred Phillips – my most recent game release is the original music ofWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: the smash-hit 3D remake of the classic 1981 dungeon-crawler (listen anddownload myaward-winning soundtrack for free).  This is part four of my series of articles based on the content of the lecture I gave at the Game Developers Conference 2024!  My lecture, entitled “Dial Up the Diegetics: Musical Sound Effects,” explored how we game composers can adopt the audio assets and production techniques of sound design when we’re composing music for games.  To allow everyone to access this discussion (including those of us who couldn’t attend GDC 2024), I’m happy to share the substance of my GDC lectures in an article series that incorporates the entire discussion, along with the videos and illustrations...
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American Airlines tests boarding technology that calls out line cutters
28 Oct
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American Airlines tests boarding technology that calls out line cutters

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Technology tamfitronics American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to cut the line.The technology, which is being tested at New Mexicos Albuquerque International Sunport airport, Arizonas Tucson International airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National airport in Crystal City, Virginia, alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group.The new technology is designed to ensure customers receive the benefits of priority boarding with ease and helps improve the boarding experience by providing greater visibility into boarding progress for our team, American Airlines said in a statement emailed to the Associated Press.American Airlines said that a gate agent politely lets the customer know theyre unable to accept...
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25th Cohort at Holberton School Started Their Tech Journey!
28 Oct
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25th Cohort at Holberton School Started Their Tech Journey!

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Technology tamfitronics In October 2024, Holberton School announced the launch of its new C25 cohort, marking the beginning of a new era in cultivating future technology leaders. This week, hundreds of students across Holberton School’s global campuses—Azerbaijan, France, Uruguay, Albania, Australia and other countries—are taking their first steps into the world of technology, gaining in-depth knowledge in programming and innovation.Global Education and Support for New HolbiesAligned with Holberton School’s core philosophy of “learning how to learn,” students will not only acquire technical skills but also develop problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities. The C25 cohort will work together, sharing their knowledge and supporting one another. Throughout this journey, students will be encouraged to push their boundaries and grow further in their learning process.Shaping the Future of TechnologyThe C25 cohort students will benefit from Holberton School’s...
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